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South African pilot finds cobra under seat
A pilot in South Africa made a hasty emergency landing after discovering a highly venomous cobra hiding under his seat.
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New dwarf boa found in Amazon
Scientists have discovered a new species of dwarf boa in the Ecuadoran Amazon and named it after an Indigenous activist.
Up to 20 centimeters (7.8 inches) long and with skin coloring similar to those of the boa constrictor, the previously unknown snake was named Tropidophis cacuangoae.
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Brown Bear Roams the Streets of Moscow Suburb
A brown bear has been spotted on streets of Mytishchi, Moscow's residential suburb with a population of about 170,000, a source in the city's emergency services told TASS on Tuesday.
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Man bitten by cobra in Athens in critical condition
The 25-year-old man kept 17 venomous snakes at his house
17 Species of Snakes in Bulgaria, 4 of them Poisonous
There are 17 species of snakes in Bulgaria, 4 of which are poisonous, Georgi Krastev, a zoologist at the Sofia Zoo, told Focus Radio. Of these 4 species, 2 are dangerous to people - the horned viper and the common viper, but they bite only when really provoked, he explained.
This island in South America is so terrifying it’s illegal to visit it!
There’s no question that Brazil is home to some of the most unbelievable places in the world. Among all the beauty, however, lies a terrifying secret – so terrifying, in fact, that it’s actually illegal to visit.
Do you dare take a “snake massage”? (video)
A Holistic therapist uses snakes to massage her clients claiming it cures depression and even helps victims of abuse. Instead of traditional massaging techniques, Sarah Zaad uses up to six pythons and boa constrictors on brave customers who want to relax or be treated for mental disorders.
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